Boerenvrouw draagt een zak op haar schouders c. 1897

Willem Witsen's etching "Boerenvrouw draagt een zak op haar schouders" (c. 1897) captures a rural Dutch woman, her stooped figure burdened by a heavy sack as she walks along a path. The stark, graphic style of the print emphasizes the woman's toil, highlighting the harsh realities of peasant life in the Netherlands. Witsen's use of dark tones creates a sense of melancholy, contrasting with the surrounding landscape. This print is a poignant reminder of the artist's interest in depicting everyday life and the working class.